Tucker Allcorn and Hunter Walters received Student Research Paper Certificates of Excellence for presenting high-quality research papers at the 2015 International Production and Processing Exposition Annual Meeting held in Atlanta, Georgia on January 26th -29th, 2015. Both presentations were submitted in the Nutrition and Metabolism section and involved the use of various enzymes on broiler performance.

Tucker Allcorn’s presentation was titled “Evaluation of multiple levels of phytase and non-phytase enzyme inclusion on broiler growth performance” Tucker is a Master’s student under the direction of Dr. Jason Lee.

Hunter Walters

Hunter Walters’ presentation was titled “Evaluation of NSPase inclusion in diets manufactured with high and low quality corn on male broilers”. Hunter is an undergraduate student working under the direction of Dr. Jason Lee.

The Poultry Science department graduated one PhD, two MS and seven BS students during the Fall 2014 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences commencement ceremony. Congratulations to all!

Posted 1/13/15

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The article, “Maintaining the Standard: Keeping Chickens Cheap While Protecting the Environment” was recently published by Tara Hale from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in the College News section. In the article, Justin Fowler describes the work Dr. Bailey’s lab has done with respect to reducing the environmental impact of poultry production through precision nutrition: specifically as it relates to the prevention of aflatoxicosis using clay-based feed additives and also using yeast cell wall extracts as prebiotics to improve intestinal health.

“We want the average person to be able to enjoy a home-cooked chicken meal three to four nights a week,” Fowler said, “instead of going back to the 1920’s where people had chicken on Sunday because that’s the only time you could afford to have a chicken meal.”

]]>http://posc.tamu.edu/2014/11/13/dr-christopher-baileys-research-was-highlighted-by-the-college-of-agriculture-and-life-sciences/feed/0The Dr. John Carey Excellence Fund Establishedhttp://posc.tamu.edu/2014/11/12/the-dr-john-carey-excellence-fund-established/
http://posc.tamu.edu/2014/11/12/the-dr-john-carey-excellence-fund-established/#commentsWed, 12 Nov 2014 15:50:52 +0000http://agrilife.org/poultryscience/?p=2038The Jones-Hamilton Company has established a fund in the Poultry Science Department in Dr. Carey’s name to support research and other faculty endeavors overseen by him. The Dr. John Carey Excellence Fund represents a $50,000 donation to the Department in Dr. Carey’s name. Congratulations to Dr. Carey on this very prestigious honor!

The Texas A&M University Poultry Judging Team traveled to Fayetteville, AR to compete in the 2014 National Collegiate Poultry Judging Contest on November 3th and 4thth. Seven teams from across the nation competed in the two day competition which was hosted by the University of Arkansas. The contest concluded with Texas A&M winning its ninth National Collegiate Poultry Judging Contest in a row dating back to November 2006. The team placed first in the Breeder and Carcass Quality Division and placed third in the Egg Production and Quality Division. The team consisted of Kolton Page (3rd Place – Breeder and Carcass Quality Division, 3rd Overall Individual), Jill Wright (2nd Place – Breeder and Carcass Quality Division, 4th Overall Individual), Katie Bennett (5th Overall Individual), and Brooke Bodle (8th Overall Individual). The team is coached by Dr. Jason Lee and assistant coaches Jake Pieniazek and Jacob Price.
Congratulations to the Team!!!!

The National Center for Electron Beam Research was formally designated as an IAEA Collaborating Center for Electron Beam technologies for food, health and environment. The event was marked by a plaque dedication ceremony that involved H.E. Ambassador Yukia Amano, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) handing over the plaque to Dr. Suresh Pillai, Director of the eBeam Center. Also in attendance were leadership from the Texas A&M University System and University including Chancellor John Sharp, TAMU Interim President Mark Hussey, Bill Dugas, Acting Agrilife and Life Sciences Vice Chancellor and Texas A&M AgriLife Research Director, Craig Nessler. The IAEA Collaborating Center provides the eBeam center global recognition and opportunities to make improvements in food safety, food quality, food security, environment and public health.

Ruth Kuretsch Krueger, 88, of Bryan, passed away at her home on Monday, August 11, 2014. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1515 South College Avenue, in Bryan. A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at Faith United Church, 2901 Austin’s Colony Parkway, Bryan, Texas at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2014. A graveside burial service will follow at Bryan City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the W.F. And Ruth Krueger Endowed Scholarship Fund through the Texas A&M Foundation online at http://give.am/KruegerScholarship or by mail to the Texas A&M Foundation, 401 George Bush Drive, College Station, Texas 77840. Please make checks payable to the Texas A&M Foundation. Indicate “W.F. And Ruth Krueger Endowed Scholarship Fund – Poultry Science, Account # 34081″ on the memo line.

Dr. Christine Alvarado, Associate Professor, was the recipient of the 2014 Poultry Science Association – Novus International Teaching Award. This annual award, consisting of $2,000 and an engraved plaque, is given to a member of PSA who, over a period of years, has demonstrated outstanding success as a teacher. The award is administered by the PSA teaching committee and sponsored by Novus International based upon the fact that excellence in teaching is basic to the future welfare of the poultry industry.

Dr. John Carey

Dr. John Carey, Professor, was recognized as a Fellow of the Poultry Science Association. The designation of “Fellow” is given in acknowledgement of significant service to the Poultry Science Association (PSA) during the course of a distinguished career devoted to poultry research, teaching, extension, administration or the poultry industry. Being designated as “Fellow” represents the highest honor bestowed by PSA on a member.

Mr. Bob Palm and Mr. James Grimm

Mr. Bob Palm (TAMU Poultry Science class of 1965), former Vice President of Live Production for Pilgrim’s Pride, and Mr. James Grimm, Executive Vice President of the Texas Poultry Federation, were each recognized by the Poultry Science Association with Honorary Lifetime Membership Awards. This distinction is reserved for individuals who, over the course of their careers, have demonstrated outstanding service and contribution to the commercial poultry industry.

Mr. Gerardo Casco (Ph.D. student with Christine Alvarado) received a Jones-Hamilton travel fellowship through the Poultry Science Association to attend and participate in the PSA Annual Convention in Corpus Christi, TX.

Ms. Kacie Gallegos and Ms. Brittany Rocha

Ms. Brittany Rocha and Ms. Kacie Gallegos (undergraduate students supervised by Greg Archer) won undergraduate presentation awards for posters they presented over their undergraduate research projects.

Ms. Alyssa Domingue

Ms. Alyssa Domingue (undergraduate student supervised by Greg Archer) received a participation award for the poster she presented over her undergraduate research project.